MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TORAX MEDICAL, INC. UNK LINX MAGNETIC IMPLANT; ANTI-REFLUX IMPLANT

Catalog Number UNK LINX MAGNETIC IMPLANT

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Chest Pain (1776)

Event Date 07/28/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Attempts have been made to retrieve the device.To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.No lot number was provided therefore a device history could not be done.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: what is the devices lot number? what was the date of implant? how soon did the chest pains start after the date of implant? when using the linx sizing device what technique was used to determine the size? did the patient have an autoimmune disease? is the patient currently taking steroids / immunosuppressive drugs? did the patient have any pre-existing dysphagia or other conditions (other than gerd)? how severe was the chest pains before intervention? were there any intra-operative complications during implant? was there any hiatal or crural repair done at the same time as the implant? were there any other contributing factors that led to the removal of the device other than the reported chest pains? besides the reported chest pain, what was the reason for removal of the linx device? was the device found in the correct position/geometry at the time of removal? answer - i do not have any of the information below.I cannot provide any answers.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient was having chest pains so the linx device was explanted.Implant date unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4), date sent: 8/26/2022.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 9/20/2022.Investigation summary: overall review of the device function and dimensions show no anomalies from a device that has been reasonably changed as part of the explant procedure.Visual analysis was consistent with an explanted device, and link length and tensile force were found to meet the applicable specifications.Overall, no analysis conclusions relevant to the patient experience were found.Additional information received: the rep did not know the exact code of the linx device.It was stated that it was only a 14 bead.

• Brand Name: UNK LINX MAGNETIC IMPLANT
• Type of Device: ANTI-REFLUX IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): TORAX MEDICAL, INC.; 4188 lexington avenue north; shoreview MN
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 4188 lexington avenue north; shoreview 55126 ; 329348013
• MDR Report Key: 15198741
• MDR Text Key: 297601210
• Report Number: 3008766073-2022-00161
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LEI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P100049
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 09/20/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK LINX MAGNETIC IMPLANT
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/27/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/10/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/11/2022; 09/19/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/26/2022; 09/20/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention